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ashling

(25,771 posts) Thu Feb 28, 2013, 12:13 PM Feb 2013

Gun owner fires at Walmart shoplifter to ‘mark’ him for police [View all]

A gun owner in Florida was arrested on Wednesday after he opened fire at a suspected Walmart shoplifter because he said he felt threatened and wanted to “mark” the man’s car for police.

As unarmed 42-year-old Eddie McKee allegedly ran from an Orange City Walmart with stolen merchandise, 35-year-old Jose Martinez pulled out his gun and fired at least five bullets, according to WKMG.

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Bullets riddled McKee’s vehicle, hitting the trunk and shattering the back window. Two other cars were also hit by gunfire.

Martinez told WKMG that he was shocked that police arrested him because he thought no one other than the shoplifter was in danger. He said he just wanted to mark the man’s car for police.

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a good guy with a gun

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Gun owner fires at Walmart shoplifter to ‘mark’ him for police [View all] ashling Feb 2013 OP

Walmart now has a vigilante Death Squad: El Mano Cheapo Chino. leveymg Feb 2013 #1

another responsible gun owner with a CC permit CBGLuthier Feb 2013 #2

Right. Or is gunned down by the cops Aldo Leopold Feb 2013 #59

"How long ... kills ... innocent bystanders." That has happened numerous times. ieoeja Feb 2013 #73

Forget background checks HockeyMom Feb 2013 #3

What you said. cliffordu Feb 2013 #28

Heck yes! libodem Feb 2013 #48

problem solved. stillcool Feb 2013 #52

If only "gun" were a longer, harder-to-spell and -pronounce word... Aldo Leopold Feb 2013 #61

Yes! xxqqqzme Feb 2013 #71

"Why are you arresting me?" Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #4

I see what you did there arcane1 Feb 2013 #27

A police officer HockeyMom Feb 2013 #76

And He Was Arrested At the Scene, Sir, Much To His Apparent Surprise The Magistrate Feb 2013 #5

It seems like gollygee Feb 2013 #6

Nor should they have access to Die Hard movies NightWatcher Feb 2013 #9

Would James Bond just write down the license plate number? Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2013 #11

ROFL n/t gollygee Feb 2013 #12

How about just tie the car to a nearby church? Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #15

LOL! Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2013 #17

"He hates these cans! Stay away from the cans!" bike man Feb 2013 #23

What movie is that? Brigid Feb 2013 #42

The Jerk Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #49

I haven't seen that one in decades! Brigid Feb 2013 #53

Dumb Jerk... Historic NY Feb 2013 #57

Wait ! What's wrong with marking cars ? ashling Feb 2013 #19

What's the point of having a gun if you can't shoot it? LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #20

Reminds me of the old saying that someone with a hammer sees every problem as a nail. riderinthestorm Feb 2013 #24

Why would ANYONE flame you? The guy was a fucking dumbass! jmg257 Feb 2013 #41

I"m a gun owner, and this guy was freakin' crazy wrong! Bake Feb 2013 #50

If you wanted to mark a car... AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #64

Here is the thing Cosmocat Feb 2013 #65

That happened on Wednesday gollygee Feb 2013 #70

People Who Drive With Guns otohara Feb 2013 #74

What a super hero he is. Autumn Feb 2013 #7

Yes, he's our hero. Brigid Feb 2013 #43

Face Palm, indeed! Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2013 #8

The best was the interview with the shooters wife Peregrine Feb 2013 #10

I'm thinking he's a gonna lose his right to have guns, because of a felony conviction. RC Feb 2013 #13

But then the law makes him a criminal LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #22

Winners all the way around. nt. NCTraveler Feb 2013 #14

What in the name of fuck?! Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2013 #16

Somebody forgot to tell this idiot . . . Brigid Feb 2013 #18

what a complete jerk - hope he serves time and a huge fine samsingh Feb 2013 #21

I am compelled to repeat the OFFICIAL NRA stance on gun violence rustydog Feb 2013 #25

I hope the owners of the other two vehicles sue him LonePirate Feb 2013 #26

With the vigilantism promoted by the NRA and some politicians appleannie1 Feb 2013 #29

"Two other cars were also hit by gunfire"" yet this dumb-ass was "shocked" arcane1 Feb 2013 #30

The actions of yet *ANOTHER* responsible gun owner AndyA Feb 2013 #31

Wish me luck.. jambo101 Feb 2013 #32

Pack sunscreen and Kevlar nt riqster Feb 2013 #35

Pretty sure you'll be okay, buddy. nt Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #39

I'd say you have more to worry about from the kentauros Feb 2013 #78

"Stand Your Mart"! riqster Feb 2013 #33

These "good guys with guns" are all living in a fantasy world. Chorophyll Feb 2013 #34

It's Florida. He will probably be acquitted and sue the police for false arrest. appleannie1 Feb 2013 #36

Hey, Jose! The next time you want to "mark" something... KansDem Feb 2013 #37

Going for some 'Dirty Harry' there, huh? freshwest Feb 2013 #44

This is the most powerful marker ever made..... Jerry442 Feb 2013 #63

when he gets the bill from all the car owners for the damage he did to their cars Fresh_Start Feb 2013 #38

I sure hope he has car insurance - er - gun insurance - er - that he pays for it. freshwest Feb 2013 #45

Another vigilante gun owner that thinks he can be judge, jury, and executioner, all in a Ikonoklast Feb 2013 #40

Can you imagine buying a great hammer, being trained..... Bonhomme Richard Feb 2013 #46

How aggravating a peaceful day must be... freshwest Feb 2013 #67

How long till this goes meta? ajk2821 Feb 2013 #47

Arrested. Assault with a Deadly Marker. n/t jtuck004 Feb 2013 #51

I used to think Simpsons episodes were hyperbole & overkill for comedic effect johnlucas Feb 2013 #54

He'll be a Faux News Hero n/t Joey Liberal Feb 2013 #55

I propose one more step in the background check process. lpbk2713 Feb 2013 #56

Isn't he just a "good guy with a gun?" mountain grammy Feb 2013 #58

Its gets better he was running after the car......... Historic NY Feb 2013 #60

Those other two cars hit Rex Feb 2013 #62

USE the RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #66

IQ tests for gun ownership? Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #68

Many gun nuts seem to think shoplifting should be a death sentence Cali_Democrat Feb 2013 #69

Shoot or I'll Stop! harkonen Feb 2013 #72

Well, he'll be in jail for a while. krispos42 Feb 2013 #75

Guess WHO is going to be sued for all the damages HockeyMom Feb 2013 #77

But he shoplifted the last Billy the Singing Bigmouth Bass plaque! rdharma Feb 2013 #79

unholstering his phone and shooting a pic of the car was too much effort i suppose frylock Feb 2013 #80